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Broken Light

By: Joanne Harris
Narrated by: Imogen Stubbs
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 A bold and timely novel from #1 bestselling author Joanne Harris that explores how women can feel invisible as they grow older - and what happens when they decide to take back control...

Have you ever felt invisible?

Bernie Moon has given her life to other people: her husband, her son, her friends (who are these days, mostly online). At nineteen she was full of dreams and ambitions; now almost fifty, and going through the menopause, she's fading, fast. Heartbroken and hormonal, she often feels like she's losing her mind.

But when a young woman is murdered in a local park, it sparks a series of childhood memories in Bernie and with them, a talent that has lain dormant most of her adult life.

She promised herself she'd never think of it again. When she was a teenager, it almost destroyed her. But now she's older, could it be the power she's been missing?

Could it be the chance to, finally, make them look?©2023 Joanne Harris (P)2023 Orion Publishing Group Limited Genre Fiction Magical Realism Supernatural Thriller & Suspense Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Magic Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

'Chilling, enchanting and thought-provoking' IAN RANKIN

'Profound, moving and utterly unforgettable' CATRIONA WARD

'Bold, brave and timely' SARAH PINBOROUGH
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All a bit too heavy going and political for my tastes. As a woman in the same sort of time of life as the main character I thought I’d get something from it but actually found it thoroughly depressing my mood. Also it was rather confusing knowing who was who in the story. It clarified exactly why I no longer bother with social media which I personally liken to being a moth around a flame and don’t fancy getting burnt by it.

Not for me- political & heavy going

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Brilliantly narrated, I felt completely connected with Bernie Moon, like (and I mean this) she was in my head, speaking my mind! Such a subtle but on point reflection of modern tensions, this was one of the very best books I have ever enjoyed.

Outstanding!

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Just too much, tryjng to include and highlight every modern gender issue in one book, I honestly didn't feel that bothered about any of the characters. But it was an ok listen. If I was reading it, I think I may have given up.

Started interesting, then weird, then boring

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Thought provoking joyous slant eyed look at how power passes those with power, and those without are made to carry the can.

Magical as always

Brilliant, thought provoking!!

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Harris always writes books with a dark edge, ones that make you think. This was no exception. A story which drew me in and makes me want to go back and revisit it.

Poignant and powerful

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Behold the crest of the rising tide of menopause fiction! It's about bloody time... and it's bound to get better.

The central idea of a midlife Carrie is excellent. There are another five great short story ideas in here too. Sadly the writing swings from cringe to journalistic and I'm not really sure I understood the protagonist's superpower.

It's also a snapshot of contemporary gender issues: gender identity, feminism, me too, midlife women are all referenced, sometimes toe-curlingly. Imogen Stubbs does well to reduce the cringe factor.

Personal bugbears: she unrealistically takes up running aged 49 without getting injured. Resistance training does more to benefit us in midlife than chronic cardio does. Having her deadlift 100kg would be far more empowering than a 5k! And does that woman eat ANY protein or is she entirely fuelled by cakes?! However at least there's zero glorification of weight loss, well done.

A period piece

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I don't usually write reviews but wanted to say how much I enjoyed this book. I loved the idea of a menopausal woman coming into power rather than fading away. I loved the reflection of society and the glimpses of humour. I loved how deep the characters felt. Joanne Harris is a superb writer. The narration was brilliant too.

Loved it!

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Just... Immensely moving. Highly recommend. I loved every minute of it.
Excellent story telling by Harris and great narration by Stubbs.

Everyone should read this book

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wish I had looked at reviews. was ok.. but this sort of genre not for me..
if u believe in this stuff well it probably fantastic for you..

odd..

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A different type of book from Joanne Harris in some ways although that smattering of magic is always there!

Thought provoking

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